Bills · HR 1853
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1853Agriculture and Food
CALL Act
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical gap in agricultural conservation efforts. A large percentage of U.S. agricultural land is rented, and if conservation practices aren't widely adopted on these lands, it has significant implications for our environment. This can lead to issues like soil erosion, reduced water quality, and less resilient farms in the face of climate change.
Currently, many barriers to conservation on leased land are not fully understood, meaning existing programs might not be effective for a large segment of farmers. If this bill becomes law, it will provide much-needed data and specific recommendations to help overcome these obstacles, potentially leading to more sustainable farming practices across millions of acres. If it doesn't pass, these barriers will likely remain unknown, and conservation efforts will continue to miss a significant portion of agricultural land, undermining broader environmental goals and the long-term health of our food system.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on participation in, and adoption of, conservation practices on leased agricultural land.
This initiates a critical review of a large segment of U.S. farmland where conservation efforts are currently limited.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the study to include an examination of various factors like lease structures, existing incentives, regional differences, and the impact of new tenants.
PROVISION 03
Directs the study to give particular consideration to farmers of color and beginning farmers and ranchers.
This ensures the study addresses potential equity issues and unique challenges faced by historically underserved communities in conservation.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to Congress by December 31, 2026, detailing the study's results and providing recommendations for addressing identified barriers.
This ensures accountability and translates the study's findings into actionable policy proposals for future legislation or program changes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
54
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
MAR 5
Introduced in House
MAR 5
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1853
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2025
Last actionMar 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025
House BillHR 1853Agriculture and Food
CALL Act
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
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